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This Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by Joint TechnicalCommittee SF-015, Industrial Height Safety Equipment. It was approved on behalfof the Council of Standards Australia on 18 October 2013 and on behalf of theCouncil of Standards New Zealand on 9 October 2013.This Standard was published on 30 October 2013.

The following are represented on Committee SF-015:

Association of Accredited Certification Bodies

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Australian Industry Group

Australian Lightweight Vertical Rescue Instructors

Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association

Australian Rope Access Association

Business New Zealand

Communications, Electrical and Plumbing UnionElectricity Engineers Association, New Zealand

Energy Networks Association

Facility Management Association of Australia

Industrial Rope Access Association of New Zealand

Master Builders Australia

New Zealand Arboriculture Association

Roads and Maritime Services

Scaffolding and Rigging Association, New Zealand

WorkCover New South Wales

Working at Height Association of Australia

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PREFACE

This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand

Committee SF-015, Industrial Height Safety Equipment (formerly Industrial Safety Belts

and Harnesses), to supplement the AS/NZS 1891 series of Standards by the addition of aStandard covering the manufacturing performance requirements, test methods for

manufacture, marking, labelling and packaging of both fixed and portable single point

anchor devices exclusively for the protection of personnel against falls from a height for

fall arrest, work positioning and travel restriction (restraint technique) in an industrial

environment.

The AS/NZS 1891 series as published to date includes the following:

AS/NZS

1891 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices

1891.1 Part 1: Harnesses and ancillary equipment

1891.2 Part 2: Horizontal lifeline and rail systems1891.2

Supp1

Part 2: Horizontal lifeline and rail systems, Supplement 1: Prescribed

configurations for horizontal lifelines (Supplement to

AS/NZS 1891.2:2001)

1891.3 Part 3: Fall arrest devices

1891.4 Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance

This Standard has been prepared with the specific intention of aligning it with the

AS/NZS 1891 series.

The term informative has been used in this Standard to define the application of the

appendix to which it applies. An informative appendix is only for information and

guidance.

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CONTENTS

Page

1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 4

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................. 4

3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................ 5

4 CLASSES OF ANCHOR DEVICE AND ANCHOR SYSTEM .................................. 7

5 REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 7

6 TESTING .................................................................................................................. 13

7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MARKING ........................................................ 23

APPENDICES

A ADDITIONAL USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................... 26B ADDITIONAL DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................... 27

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Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used forharness-based work at height

1 SCOPE

This Standard specifies manufacturing performance requirements, test methods, and

marking, labelling and packaging requirements, as appropriate, for both fixed and portable

single-point anchor devices exclusively for the protection of personnel against falls from a

height for fall arrest, work positioning and travel restriction (restraint technique) in an

industrial environment.

The Standard is applicable to anchor devices for use with equipment that conforms to the

AS/NZS 1891 series and the AS/NZS 4488 series.

This Standard does not cover the following related critical issues:

(a) Assessing the site to complete the overall design and layout of the anchor systemincluding ensuring safe access to the system, work methods that provide adequate

protection for the tasks to be undertaken and safe egress from the system. These are

the responsibilities of the system designer.

(b) The correct installation and on-site testing of the anchor points to ensure they meetthe required strength requirements in their particular locations and substrates. These

are the responsibilities of the system installer.

(c) Vertical rigid or flexible line systems and horizontal lifelines (covered inAS/NZS 1891.2 and AS/NZS 1891.3).

(d) Guidance on anchor installations, layout or use.

(e) Pole top rescue.

(f) Theatrical flying.

(g) Total restraint applications.

(h) Rescue operations.

(i) Emergency services.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following documents are referred to in this Standard:

AS

2331 Methods of test for metallic and related coatings

2331.3.3 Part 3.3: Corrosion and related property testsCopper accelerated acetic acid

salt spray test (CASS test)

AS/NZS

1891 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices

1891.1 Part 1: Harnesses and ancillary equipment

1891.2 Part 2: Horizontal lifeline and rail systems

1891.3 Part 3: Fall arrest devices

1891.4 Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance

4488 Industrial rope access systems (series)

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3 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Standard, the following definitions apply.

3.1 Anchor

Device or system attached to a structure, ready for the attachment of personnel for

protection against falls from a height. See Figures 1 to 6 inclusive.

3.2 Anchor device

Component or assembly of components which incorporates one personnel attachment point.

See Figures 1 to 6 inclusive.

3.3 Anchor system

Assembly of multiple anchor devices with one or more attachment points.

3.4 Competent person

A person who has, through a combination of training, qualifications and experience,

acquired knowledge and skills enabling that person to correctly perform a specified task.3.5 Engineer

A person who is eligible for corporate membership of Engineers Australia or The Institution

of Professional Engineers New Zealand and who has appropriate experience and

competence to assess the integrity of a building or structure and anchor points.

3.6 Fall arrest

The arrest of a fall where the fall distance before the fall arrest system begins to take any

loading is in excess of 600 mm either vertically or on a slope where it is not possible to

walk without the assistance of a handrail.

3.7 Fixings

Means by which an anchor device is secured or attached to the structure.

NOTE: Not all anchor devices require such fixings, e.g. tripods.

3.8 Freefall distance

Total vertical distance through which a worker could fall from the start of the fall to the

onset of the arrest.

3.9 Limited freefall arrest

The arrest of a fall where, under reasonable foreseeable conditions, the fall distance before

the fall arrest system begins to take any loading will not exceed 600 mm either vertically or

on a slope where it is not possible to walk without the assistance of a handrail.

3.10 Manufacturer

The person designing, testing and manufacturing anchor devices to meet this Standard.

3.11 Personnel attachment point

Part of an anchor device or anchor system to which users may be attached. See Figures 1

to 6 inclusive.

3.12 System designer

The person who assesses the site and designs the anchor configurations.

3.13 System installer

The person who installs the anchors.

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3.14 System user

The person who will use the system.

FIGURE 1 ILLUSTRATION OF AN ANCHOR DEVICE (EYEBOLT)

FIGURE 2 ILLUSTRATION OF THROUGH-TYPE ANCHOR

1

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1 Personnel attachment point

LEGEND:


2 Anchor device

3 Fix ing

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FIGURE 3 ILLUSTRATION OF AN ANCHOR (COLUMN, DAVIT AND BRACKETS)

4 CLASSES OF ANCHOR DEVICE AND ANCHOR SYSTEM

4.1 General

Anchor devices are intended for single person or two person use only.

4.2 Fixed anchors

Fixed anchors comprise anchor devices designed to be secured to vertical, horizontal and

inclined surfaces and/or the underlying structure. See Figures 1 to 5 inclusive.

4.3 Portable anchors

Portable anchors comprise devices such as davits and tripods. See Figure 6.

5 REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General design requirements

Single point anchor devices may be either rated for limited freefall arrest or fall arrest.

Limited freefall arrest anchors for single persons shall be rated at 12 kN. Freefall arrest

rated anchors for single persons shall be rated at 15 kN. See Clause 5.2.

Anchors for two persons shall be rated in the following manner:

(a) Limited freefall arrest two person anchor: 18 kN (12 kN + 6 kN = 18 kN).

(b) Freefall arrest two person anchor: 21 kN (15 kN + 6 kN = 21 kN).

As far as practicable, all single point anchorages should be rated for fall arrest even though

this Clause specifies a lesser strength for some categories.

The anchor device shall be designed to withstand a force equal to the rated capacity in all

directions in which a force could be applied during a fall arrest. See Figure 8 for potentialloading directions.

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The following compatibility issues with connection equipment shall be taken into account

in anchor device design:

(i) Connection to the anchor point does not require the application of force.

(ii) Gate mechanisms of connectors will be able to close effectively.

(iii) Gate mechanisms of connectors will not be loaded during a fall.

(iv) Eliminating potential for side loading of connectors.

(v) Eliminating potential for unintentional disconnection e.g. rollout.

The attachment point shall be so designed as to ensure that it is not possible for correctly

connected personal equipment to become unintentionally detached.

Where an anchor device comprises more than one component, the design shall be such that

those components cannot be inadvertently incorrectly assembled.

All metallic parts of anchor devices shall be designed to prevent electrochemical corrosion

damaging the anchor.Particular attention shall be given to the profile of attachment points, to ensure that they are

compatible with those types of connectors with which they are to be used.

In addition, the following recommendations apply:

(A) The connector should be capable of free and easy engagement with the anchor point

without the need for the application of force.

(B) Where connectors are of the karabiner or hook variety (i.e. they possess a spring-

loaded gate mechanism, with an automatic or manual locking facility), there should

be sufficient clearance to allow the gate mechanism to fully close and lock after the

connection between the anchor point and the connector has been made.

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FIGURE 4 ILLUSTRATION OF FIXED PERSONNEL ANCHORS

b) Purl in mount(a) Surface mount

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e) Cross beam

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4 F ixings

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FIGURE 5 ILLUSTRATION OF INCLINED SURFACE ANCHORS

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5.2 Test requirementsFixed anchors

When tested in accordance with the static strength procedure in Clause 6.3.1.1, fixed anchor

devices and the test structure to which they are attached shall sustain a force equal to their

rated capacity for a period of not less than 3 minutes. The anchor device should show no

signs of fracture. Bending without signs of fracture is permissible.

When tested in accordance with the dynamic test procedure in Clause 6.3.2.2, fixed anchor

devices shall not release the drop mass. The drop mass shall remain suspended for

3 minutes after the drop test. The anchor device should show no signs of fracture. Bending

without signs of fracture is permissible. The anchor shall not release the load.

These tests shall be conducted in line with the opening through which the connector is

inserted and, except as follows, repeated for each orthogonal direction in which an arrest

force could be applied (see Figure 8). Anchors and supporting structures with axes of

symmetry need not be tested in opposing directions. New anchor devices and test structures

may be used for each test if the manufacturer so desires.

5.3 Test requirementsPortable anchors

When tested in accordance with the static strength test procedure in Clause 6.3.1.2, portable

anchor devices shall sustain a force equal to their rated capacity for a period of not less than

3 minutes. The anchor device should show no signs of fracture. Bending without signs of

fracture is permissible.

When tested in accordance with the dynamic test procedure in Clause 6.3.2.2, portable

anchor devices shall not release the drop mass. The drop mass shall remain suspended for 3

minutes after the drop test. The anchor device should show no signs of fracture. Bending

without signs of fracture is permissible. The anchor shall not release the load.

Where the manufacturer permits self-retracting lifelines in accordance with AS/NZS 1891.3

to be attached to mountings on products, the mounting shall be tested in accordance with

Clause 6.3.1.2.

When tested in accordance with Clause 6.3.1.2, anchor devices for the attachment of

self-retracting lifelines shall sustain a force of 12 kN for a period of not less than 3 minutes.

When an attachment point can be used for both personnel and self-retracting lifeline

mounting, it shall be tested to the highest rating.

NOTE: The dynamic test is intended to assess the self-retracting lifeline mounting points on the

tripod leg and apex simultaneously. It is not intended to assess the retractable lifeline.

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FIGURE 6 ILLUSTRATION OF PORTABLE ANCHORS

LEGEND:

1 Personnel attachment point2 Equipment attachment point

3 Anchor device4 Pulley wheels for guiding self-retracting l i fe l ine

a) Tr ipods showing dif ferentattachment points

b) Davit showing differentattachment points

(d) Counterweighted anchor device(c) Br idge style

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6 TESTING

6.1 General

An installed anchors performance is affected by the anchor device profile and the

construction of the substrate to which it is connected.

Testing shall be carried out by loading in all directions through which performance of ananchor may vary due to variations in both the anchor device design and the substrate. See

Figure 8.

Where the performance of an anchor is dependent on the dynamic performance of the

substrate, the anchor shall be tested both dynamically and statically in a test bed

arrangement as specified in Clause 6.3.1.3 which simulates the intended performance of the

anchor in the as-installed configuration. The intent is to test the anchor device, the

performance of the attachment of the anchor to the substrate and the performance of the

substrate.

FIGURE 7 ILLUSTRATION OF INCORRECT BEARING

SURFACES IN HOOK/ANCHOR ASSEMBLY

LEGEND:

1 Locking keeper

2 Gate keeper

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FIGURE 8 POTENTIAL LOADING DIRECTIONS

FOR MANUFACTURER TESTING

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B2

B1C1

C2

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B2

B1C1

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LEGEND:

Required testing direction

Testing may not be required

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6.2 Requirements for the test apparatus

6.2.1 General

Dynamic and static strength tests shall be applied in line with Clauses 6.3.1 and 6.3.2.

6.2.2 Static testing equipment

6.2.2.1 Force measuring

Force measuring apparatus shall comply with the requirements of SAE J211 for channel

class machines.

6.2.2.2 Rate of stressing

Rate of stressing shall be as follows:

(a) Testing machines with crosshead At the rate of 150 20 mm/min, load the specimenuntil a tensile force of the anchor rating 0.5 kN is reached.

(b) Other testing methods The rate of stressing shall achieve the loading from initial

load onset to the anchor load rating

0.5 kN in 60

3 seconds6.2.3 Dynamic testing apparatus

Where the performance of an anchor is dependent on the dynamic performance of the roof

structure, a test bed that simulates the as installed configuration shall be constructed.

For other anchors, designed to permit attachment to a rigid structure, the anchor shall be

attached to a rigid test structure in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

The rigid anchor structure, where applicable, shall be constructed so that its natural

frequency (of vibration) in the vertical axis at the anchor point is not less than 100 Hz and

so that the application of a force of 20 kN on the anchor point does not cause a deflection

greater than 1 mm.

The test bed arrangement shall be such as to ensure that no part of the component or system

under test, or of the rigid steel mass, shall strike the floor during the test.

Diversion pulleys shall not be used in testing, except for pulleys forming part of a device

under test, e.g. for guiding self-retracting lifelines.

6.2.4 Rigid steel mass (see Figure 9)

The mass shall be 100 1 kg or 150 1 kg in accordance with Table 1. It shall incorporate a

rigid connection point which shall be central at one end. An offset additional connection

point is also permissible to accommodate horizontal dimensional constraints of relevant

testing procedures and equipment.

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FIGURE 9 RIGID STEEL MASS FOR DYNAMIC TESTING

6.2.5 Quick-release deviceThe quick-release device shall be compatible with the connection point of the steel mass

(Clause 6.2.4). It shall ensure the release of a rigid steel mass with no initial velocity.

6.3 Test methods

6.3.1 Static strength test procedures

6.3.1.1 Fixed anchor devices

The anchor device shall be tested in accordance with Clause 6.1.

The procedure shall be as follows:

(a) Install the static strength apparatus in accordance with Clause 6.2.2.(b) Apply the test force to the personnel attachment point and hold for a period not less

than 3 minutes.

(c) Observe whether the anchor device holds the force and whether it shows any signs of

fracture.

(d) The test shall be repeated for each direction in which an arrest force could be applied.

NOTE: New anchor devices and test bed arrangements may be used for each test if the

manufacturer so desires.

(e) The following recording of test results shall be maintained:

(i) Test force applied.

(ii) Period load held.

(iii) Result of fracture inspection.

6.3.1.2 Portable anchor devices (see Figure 6)

The anchor device shall be tested in accordance with Clause 6.1.


(a) Install the anchor device in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Tripodlegs and davit arms shall be extended to their maximum length permissible in order to

test in the most unstable condition.

(b) Install the static strength apparatus in accordance with Clause 6.2.2 and apply the testforce to the personnel attachment point.

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(c) Observe that the anchor device holds the force, and remains stable.

(d) Repeat the test for each personnel attachment point.

NOTE: New anchor devices may be used for each test if the manufacturer so desires.

6.3.1.3 Testing of top fix anchors

Where the performance of an anchor is dependent on the dynamic performance of the roof

structure, the anchor shall be tested both dynamically and statically in a test bed

arrangement which simulates the intended performance of the anchor in the as installed

configuration. The intent is to test the anchor device and the performance of the attachment

of the anchor to the roof structure.

Specific tests shall be carried out for each of the following:

(a) Sheet profile or material.

(b) Purlin profile or material.

(c) Fixing method (type and number).

The test rig shall be designed to suit the following criteria (see Figure 10):

(i) The base shall be a fixed, rigid steel structure to suit the sheet configuration being

tested.

(ii) Structure shall allow the attaching of purlins per the sheet manufacturers

instructions.

(iii) Three sheets to the standard width supplied by the manufacturer shall be fixed to the

purlins in line with the manufacturers specification.

(iv) Each end of the sheets shall be fixed to purlins attached to the steel structure.

(v) The anchor position shall be in accordance with either Figure 10(a) or 10(b), as

appropriate to the application.

Where a test is satisfactorily completed on a specific purlin spacing with specific sheet

profile and sheet thickness and defined fixings, the test will be deemed acceptable when any

one variable is changed as follows:

(A) Purlin spacing reduced.

(B) Sheet thickness increased.

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FIGURE 10 TOP FIXED ANCHOR TEST BED

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(b) Test setup for sample that f ixes to sheet only

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6.3.2 Dynamic testing procedures

6.3.2.1 General

The fibre rope lanyard required for tests on devices shall be a special lanyard comprising a

12 mm diameter three-strand polyester hawser-laid rope meeting the requirements of

AS 4142.2, having medium lay and used without an energy absorber. The terminations shallcomprise spliced eyes with thimbles to which may be attached attachment hardware. The

length of the test lanyard between the outer contact points on the attachment hardware, if

used, or on the thimbles, if there is no attachment hardware used, shall be 2.0 0.05 m.

Where the test lanyard is required to be extended, it shall be accomplished using Steel Wire

Rope (SWR) 8 mm diameter, 7 19 construction rope with swaged eye terminations.

A new lanyard shall be used for each test. However, any undamaged metallic components

such as thimbles and connectors may be used in making up the new lanyard.

6.3.2.2 Fixed and portable anchor devices


(a) Secure one end of the test lanyard by means of a connector to the anchor device undertest and the other, via an extension, if required, also by means of a connector, to the

appropriate rigid mass (see Table 1).

(b) At a maximum of 300 mm horizontally from the attachment point and by means of the

quick-release device, support the rigid mass so that when released it will fall freely

through the designated fall distance before the lanyard starts to arrest the fall

(see Table 1).

(c) For portable anchor devices, the mass shall be positioned directly under the apex ordavit arm extremity.

(d) Release the mass and observe whether the mass is arrested. For portable anchordevices, observe also whether the device is stable.

(e) The test shall be repeated for each direction in which an arrest force could be applied.

NOTE: New anchor devices may be used for each test if the manufacture so desires.

TABLE 1

DYNAMIC TESTING CRITERIA

Anchor rating, kN Rigid mass, kg Free fall distance, mm

12 100 600

15 100 2000 50

18 150 600

21 150 2000 50

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FIGURE 11 STATIC STRENGTH TEST FOR TRIPOD WITH RETRACTABLE LIFELINE

LEGEND:

1 Tr ipod leg

2 Apex pulley

3 Retractable l i fe l ine mounting point on leg

4 Lifel ine

5 Load cell

6 Tensile test machine

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FIGURE 12 STATIC STRENGTH TEST FOR DAVIT WITH RETRACTABLE LIFELINE

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1. Davit

2. Mounting bracket

3. Pulley

4. Lifel ine

5. Load Cell

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6.3.2.3 Self-retractable Lifeline mounting bracket strength test for portable anchor devices

(see Figure 13)

Where the manufacturer permits self-retracting lifelines to be attached to mountings on

portable anchor devices, the test load shall be applied to the self-retracting lifeline

mounting bracket via the top pulley in the direction of normal loading. The mountingbracket shall hold this force and the tripod shall remain stable.

The tripod legs shall be extended to the maximum length permissible in order to obtain the

most unstable condition.

NOTE: This test is intended to assess the self-retracting lifeline and pulley attachment points

simultaneously. It is not intended to assess the retractable lifeline.

FIGURE 13 DYNAMIC TEST FOR PORTABLE

ANCHORS WITH RETRACTABLE LIFELINE

LEGEND:

1 Leg

2 Apex pulley

3 Retractabl e mounting point on leg

4 L i fe l ine

5 Mass before release

6 Mass after freefal l

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7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MARKING

7.1 Instructions for general use

Anchor devices shall be supplied with clear instructions explaining installation and general

use, including reference to the following:

(a) Instructions containing appropriate detail, supplemented by sketches if necessary, toenable the purchaser to install and use the device or system correctly. A statement

that the device is for personnel use and not for materials use.

(b) A statement of any limitations of the product, including the following:

(i) Restrictions of use due to design features such as material properties andtemperature performance.

(ii) Installed anchor life expectancy will be dependent on the material properties of

the anchor device, the life expectancy of the structure to which it is connected

to and the life expectancy of the fixing methodology.

(iii) Issues with associated hardware, such as bolts, fixings to concrete and the like.(iv) The need for professional guidance on the design of multiple anchor systems.

(v) Any restrictions on connection equipment.

(vi) A warning to consider possible corrosion issues between the anchor device, itsfixings and the structure to which it is attached.

(vii) Restrictions in use in areas with possible corrosive conditions.

(viii) A warning against making any alterations or additions to the product without

the prior, written consent of the manufacturer.

(c) Advice that a record be kept and made available to users for each system, containing

at least the following particulars:

(i) Identification mark(s).

(ii) Manufacturers or suppliers name and address, and the manufacturers serial

number, if any.

(iii) Suitability for use with other components within harness based work at heightsystems.

(iv) Date of purchase.

(v) Date first put into service.

(vi) Date the next examination/service is due.

(vii) A space for comments.

(d) Instructions that, where practical, the anchor device or system be located above the

position of the user.

(e) Instructions that, immediately before use, the user needs to

(i) make a visual inspection of the anchor device or system to ensure that it is in a

serviceable condition;

(ii) review the recommendations for use with other components within a system, asadvised on the record card for the system or component, are complied with;

(iii) check the compatibility with attachment hardware;

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(iv) check that the anchor rating is suitable; and

(v) have the device or system removed from service immediately if the system ordevice has been used to arrest a fall, or should any doubt arise as to its safe

condition, until such time that it has been inspected and, if appropriate, tested

by a competent person.(f) An instruction that the system or device be examined at a frequency deemed

necessary by the manufacturer, and an instruction that the device be inspected

(at least once every 12 months) by a competent person.

(g) A warning that compatibility between the anchor and any connector used with it is

critical (e.g. Figure 7).

(h) The attachment of a label or marking to each anchor identifying it for personnel

attachment only.

7.2 Marking

Each assembled product/detachable component of a system shall be clearly, indelibly andpermanently marked, by any suitable method not having a harmful effect on the materials,

with the following identification marks:

(a) The manufacturer or suppliers name, trade mark or other means of identification.

(b) The manufacturers batch number or serial number of the component.

(c) The product rating, in kN, or capacity (e.g. single person/limited freefall).

The characters in the identification mark shall be readable and discernible after installation.

Each anchor shall have an attached label or marking to identify it for personnel attachment

only.

Product supplied as a group of components to be assembled shall be packaged as a singleunit package and marked as above.

7.3 System design and installation information

System design and installation information shall be supplied with anchor devices. Include

the following information, as a minimum:

(a) Where a layout of multiple anchor points is required, ensure the anchor positions and

layout are designed by a competent person who also ensures that adequate fall

clearances have been taken into account.

(b) Where anchor devices are to be installed in an existing building, the types of structure

should be checked to ascertain the nature and thickness of the structural materials,

and appropriate fixings should be selected. Ensure that decorative coatings are

removed to ensure the correct evaluation of the substrate. The installer needs to

follow the manufacturers instructions in addition to those of the designer of the

installed system.

(c) The design and method of installation for fixings in steelwork or timber, or the needfor verification by a suitably qualified engineer that the substrate is capable of

sustaining the rated loading of the anchor.

(d) Where the fixing is in a substrate other than those specified in the manufacturersinstructions for use, the installer needs to refer to the system designer who may also

require verification of suitability by carrying out a test in a sample of the material.

The sample is required to meet the requirements of the relevant test specified inClause 5 of the Standard (AS/NZS 5532).

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(e) Take care to assess the suitability of a portable anchor device and any associated

fixings for the application in which it is to be used. Follow the manufacturers

instructions.

(f) The need to ensure that every friction or glued-in anchorage requires the anchor

rating to be proof-loaded to 50% of rated capacity in accordance with the

manufacturers instructions after installation and prior to initial use. Apply the

proof-load as an axial pull out force.

(g) A competent person must visually inspect top fix anchors incorporating gluing ontoroof sheeting to check that the edges of the gluing have bonded (i.e. have no gaps).

(h) The system installer needs to review the minimum clearance required or necessary to

arrest the fall of a falling worker. This should not exceed the distance available

on-site.

(i) The system installer needs to make the system and user information available to theuser before the user accesses the system.

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APPENDIX A

ADDITIONAL USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

(Informative)

Stress-raising features may be avoided by

(a) the provision of a suitable radius between the collar and shank of an eyebolt; and

(b) ensuring that the run-out of male threads which are intended to be loaded in shear orbending, is a sufficient distance from the bearing surface to ensure that the shear load

is borne by the unthreaded portion of the shank.

Where anchor devices, components or elements utilize male and female threads, there

should be adequate engagement between male and female thread. See Figure 2.

Through-type anchor devices should utilize a back-plate of sufficient surface area and

thickness to ensure that the load is adequately distributed. See Figures 2 and 5.

Where anchor devices or components are to be installed using chemically bonded fixings,

consideration should be given to the future needs for inspection (e.g. for corrosion). It is

recommended that female sockets should be bonded to the structure, so that male anchor

devices, components or elements may be locked into them. See Figure 4(c).

Where anchor devices are cast-in or bonded directly to the substrate material

(e.g. concrete), the anchor device should be made of a suitable material.

No anchor device or component should be used that, without the manufacturers approval,

has been adapted or modified from the condition in which it was supplied by the

manufacturer.

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APPENDIX B

ADDITIONAL DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

(Informative)

The closure of the gate mechanism and lock should be physically checked after the

connection is made to avoid subsequent and unintentional disengagement between the

connector and anchor point.

When the connection is fully made with a karabiner or hook-type connector, the connector

should be manipulated within the anchor point to ensure that the connectors intended

bearing surface bears upon the anchor points intended bearing surface. The gate

mechanism of the karabiner or hook should not bear upon the anchor point (see Figure 7).

Connectors utilizing a lanyard retention eye or lanyard retention pin should be preferred in

making connections between anchor points and lanyards, to minimize the possibility of

roll-out, (mechanical and/or incompatible component disengagement between the anchorpoint, connector and safety lanyard), which is capable of occurring during a fall arrest.

Energy absorbing lanyards should not be passed through an anchor point and then

connected back on themselves (i.e. forming a loop around the anchor point), to avoid

weakening the lanyard and the connector in bending, unless the connector and safety

lanyard is designed specifically to be attached in such a manner.

Unless designed specifically for the use and in conjunction with suitable qualified

operatives, knots should never be used to connect energy absorbing lanyards to anchor

points.

Only equipment that conforms to the AS/NZS 1891 and AS/NZS 4488 series of Standards

should be used for connection to the anchor point.

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